Genealogical research has long been associated with the retiree demographic, something one’s grandparents might do in their free time, and not what today’s students would gravitate toward on their own initiative. But that is where the wonder of the required assignment comes in, and where budding amateur genealogists are made. As the great American novelist William Faulkner once said, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” And that’s what I try to instill in the students I teach about the wonders and magic of genealogical research.
This monthlong observance marks the achievements, histories, and cultures of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, including those from Indigenous and Afro-Latino communities. The following books celebrate the diverse contributions and experiences of Latine people and include literary fiction, short stories, memoirs, and poetry.
We’ve been shaking things up at the MIT Press for over 60 years, changing how knowledge flows between academics and the world. Reflecting and amplifying the values of an educational institution that places a premium on experimentation and open knowledge, the MIT Press has been a leader in open access publishing for decades.
Key documentaries explore the storied history of flight attendants, photography at its finest, and beloved Jewish grandmother and a successful pornographer, Chelly Wilson.
This month’s top indie and foreign films feature entwined lives within the Peking Opera, a disquieting Holocaust film exploring the banality of evil, and mindful eating taken to an extreme.
The editors of Library Journal need your help in identifying emerging talents in the library world—both great leaders and behind-the-scenes contributors who are providing inspiration and model programs for others. Our 23rd annual round of Movers & Shakers will profile up-and-coming individuals from around the world who are innovative, creative, making a difference fighting against censorship, and helping improve their workplace. From librarians and non-degreed library workers to publishers, vendors, coders, entrepreneurs, reviewers, and others who impact the library field—Movers & Shakers 2025 will celebrate those people who are moving all types of libraries ahead!
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“At the beginning of the class, I always ask, by a show of hands, how many have ever researched their family tree. And save for the odd student—almost always a nontraditional student, someone returning to the classroom to complete a degree they never finished or getting a degree now that their kids are grown—usually no hands are raised. But, I always tell myself, that’s okay. Because by the end of the class, I know that most will have an entirely different outlook.”
With approximately 30,000 academic journals worldwide, how do you determine which one is the best fit for your research? There are likely to be many suitable journals in your field, but targeting the right journal is an important decision, as where you choose to publish can influence the impact and visibility of your work.
This deeply researched and engaging account shines a light on a vital but little-known aspect of intelligence gathering. Readers interested in World War II espionage and the role scholars have played in surveillance and reconnaissance campaigns will enjoy this volume.
This gripping title will appeal to readers interested in how the lives of people with disabilities are impacted by architecture, access, clothing, employment, transportation, and mobility. It will also interest people working with or providing services as caregivers, social workers, think tanks, and more.
This guide argues that societal, medical, and legal views of menopause need a makeover, and that people need to discuss menopause more. It thoroughly and expertly delivers details with a large dose of advocacy that could change things for the better.
This accessible and actionable book lets perimenopausal and menopausal readers know that change to their bodies is inevitable as they age and move through these hormonal changes. Shepherd expertly empowers her audience to better position themselves to continue pursuing health, strength, wellness, good sex, and deep sleep.
These books about the natural world share one woman’s unlikely friendship with a wild hare, meditations on the wonders of nature, and a hyper-local exploration of climate change.
The LJ editors are seeking nominations for the 36th annual Library Journal Librarian of the Year Award, sponsored by Baker & Taylor, to honor a professional librarian for outstanding achievement and accomplishments reflecting the loftiest service goals of the library profession.
Winners of the Christianity Today Book Awards and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses Firecracker Awards are announced. National Book Awards longlists will be announced between September 10 and 13, finalists will be announced October 1, and winners will be announced November 20.
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